Category: Community
LMH celebrates its two-millionth patient encounter
Kristen Carter Hall is pictured with her husband Gary Hall and the LMH Registration staff outside of the Main Registration area in the LMH Lobby. Kristen was registered as LMH’s two-millionth patient encounter on...
Logansport HS hosts North/South Indiana All-Star Classic on April 9
An elite group of Indiana’s senior basketball players will convene at the Berry Bowl on the campus of Logansport High School in Logansport, Indiana to prepare for the 29th annual North/South Indiana All-Star Classic....
Columbia MS Academic Superbowl competes at Pioneer Invitational
The Columbia Middle School Academic Superbowl Team competed at Pioneer on April 4th and placed third in English. The science team finished 2nd only after losing in a tie breaking round, and the social...
Golf tourney will benefit trails, baseball league
A Logansport tradition that started in the 1980s is re-emerging with a new focus. The Mayor’s Golf Tournament, one of the original events of the former Iron Horse Festival, will be held Sept. 27...
INDOT and State Police Reminding Drivers to Move Over, Slow Down for Emergency Workers
Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed April 3-7 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana. The week marks the ceremonial start to the highway construction season and intends to draw awareness to both motorist and...
IUK Performing Arts presenting “The Gondoliers”
This semester Indiana University Kokomo Performing Arts is taking on the greatest challenge it has ever faced, in mounting a full-scale production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Gondoliers. This is no ordinary musical. It...
Work Zone Safety is in YOUR Hands
Governor Eric Holcomb has proclaimed April 3-7 as Work Zone Awareness Week across Indiana. The week marks the ceremonial start to the highway construction season and intends to draw awareness to both motorist and...
Cass Recycling District offering Shred Day, Tire Recycling in April
Now is the perfect time to clean out those filing cabinets bursting with old documents that you no longer need. Maybe you have old bank statements and bill stubs piling up along with junk...
Miller recognized as Citizen of the Week
A Logansport resident who proactively has worked to promote historic preservation in the city is this week’s Logansport Citizen of the Week. Gretchen Miller, who came to the community more than 20 years ago...
Kindergarten Registration Info for 2017-2018
It’s time to start thinking about registering your child to attend kindergarten in the fall. Here are links to more info from all four Cass County school corporations. Some require an appointment, others do...
Openings available in Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana summer camps
Fort Wayne, IN – Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana wants to remind all girls living within the 22-county council service area that openings remain in a variety of summer camps, including one-day camp with...
INDOT Seeks Input on Selection of Future Highway Projects
The Indiana Department of Transportation is inviting its customers and the public to provide input on the selection of future state-highway construction projects. To use federal funds, a transportation project must be listed in...
New fishing license year begins on April 1
The DNR Division of Fish & Wildlife reminds Indiana anglers that last year’s fishing licenses are about to expire and that they are encouraged to report their big catches this year. Indiana fishing licenses...
Public invited to behind-the-scenes tours of shared kitchen operations
With shared-use kitchens steadily gaining popularity, Purdue Extension has designed four tours to give attendees an inside look at 12 successful kitchens throughout the Midwest. Anyone involved in a project to develop or support...
Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo Job Fair on April 12 will feature more than 125 employers
KOKOMO, Ind. — More than 125 north central Indiana employers are planning to participate in the spring Kokomo Area Job Fair set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, at the Kokomo...
Visitor restrictions lifted at Logansport Memorial Hospital effective March 31, 2017
Due to the decreased incidence of the influenza virus in the community, Logansport Memorial Hospital visitor restrictions have been lifted – effective Friday, March 31, 2017. Visitors are still encouraged to follow two basic...
Indiana has nation’s lowest unemployment rate for military veterans
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana has the nation’s lowest unemployment rate for veterans, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ (BLS) Employment Situation of Veterans – 2016 report. The report found that just 1.8 percent of...
2017 Local Fundraisers in Cass County
Southside Fellowship Annual Easter Egg Fundraiser. Each chocolate covered egg is 1/4 pound and available in vanilla, chocolate, coconut, peanut butter, cherry, cherry nut, maple, and maple nut. They are available now through Easter...
Logansport Residents: Return your income survey
Your home may be one of 450 households who received a survey in the mail from the City of Logansport. If so, Mayor Kitchell is asking you to complete and return your survey. The...
Cass Transit, City Bus closed March 29 & 30, 2017; schedule changes April 3
CASS TRANSIT will be closed March 29 & 30, 2017 for drivers training classes. This will include the city bus. There will be some changes to the City Bus schedule effective April 3, 2017....
Governor Holcomb Honors Businesses for Contributions to State’s Economy & Hoosier Workforce
INDIANAPOLIS – Monday, Governor Eric J. Holcomb honored 34 Indiana companies with the Governor’s Century or Half Century Business Award, recognizing each company for its longevity and service to its employees, community and the...
Muehlhausen named ‘Citizen of the Week’
A former county prosecutor who is now on one of the three judicial benches in the county is the newest recipient of a local honor. The Honorable Jim Muehlhausen has been named “Citizen of...
Logansport Memorial Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary announces 2017 Board Members
Picture caption: Pictured are the 2017 executive officers for the Volunteer Auxiliary from left to right: John Rhodes – Treasurer, Ellen Brady – Vice-President, Deb Musall – Secretary, Patty Carter – President, and Bonnie...
Logansport Memorial Hospital’s Mary Dykeman Guild announces 2017 Board Members
Pictured are the Mary Dykeman Guild members who will serve on the organization’s board in 2017. From left to right, beginning in the Front Row: Pat Rozzi, Barb Hanlon, Judy Williamson, and Bette Smith....
Cell phone restrictions begin April 1 at Cass County Government Building
Beginning April 1, 2017 visitors to the Cass County Government Building will be required to leave their cell phones and tablets at the security desk. The county has lock boxes for the phones with...
Franklin Elementary Honor Roll & Awards – 3rd Grading Period of 2016-2017 School Year
Congratulations to the following Franklin Elementary students: Perfect Attendance: Kindergarten – Koralyn Barber, Nakoah Clothier, Vera Deichman, Morgan Hiers, Connor Mannies, Adia Pe, Thadeus Schultz, Damian Skaggs, and Piper Underwood. 1st grade – Levi...
Caston Jump Rope for Heart 2017
Caston Elementary students took part in the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart and raised $10,058 for the American Heart Association! The top four earners were (front row) Hadlie Coffing, $501, (back row)...
3rd House Sessions scheduled in Cass & surrounding counties
If you’re interested in hearing from our state legislators, check out these upcoming events in Cass and surrounding counties: 3/25: Legislative Breakfast in Kewanna (7:30-9:30 a.m.) 3/25: Third House Session in Peru (10-11:30 a.m.)...
Columbia Elementary Honor Roll – 3rd 9 weeks of 2016-2017 School Year
Congratulations the following Columbia Elementary students who made the honor roll for the 3rd 9 weeks of the 2016-2017 school year! All Stars Kindergarten: Zaleigh Butcher, Jael Cos Benitez, Isaiah Espinoza, Benjamin Gregory-Briseno, Karlos...
PrimeSport, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Expand Partnership with Launch of Official IMS Ticket Exchange
INDIANAPOLIS- PrimeSport, the leader in providing direct access to the biggest sports and entertainment events, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway today announced the launch of the Official Indianapolis Motor Speedway Ticket Exchange. PrimeSport will...
Purdue Women in Engineering invite high school juniors to campus
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. —Registration is open for a free engineering-focused program April 10 at Purdue geared toward high school juniors. “Juniors Exploring Engineering at Purdue” is sponsored by the Women in Engineering Program and...
Ivy Tech students to benefit from Logansport Campus scholarship fundraiser
LOGANSPORT, Ind. — The scholarship fund for Ivy Tech Community College students from Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski counties was boosted by more than $30,000 recently, thanks to the seventh For the Love of Education...